Maryland vs Sidcup

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Maryland Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Maryland vs Sidcup Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Maryland
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,553 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sidcup
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maryland
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,553
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,493
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maryland
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      3,494 ↑4%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,719 ↓2%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      1,767 ↓6%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,194 ↑11%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      548 ↓23%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↑5%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      940 ↑27%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      771 ↓1%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      577 ↑4%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2,453 ↑9%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      1,852 ↓13%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      307 ↓3%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      107 ↑29%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      143 ↓8%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidcup is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maryland safer than Sidcup?

      Maryland has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,553 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maryland vs Sidcup?

      Maryland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maryland and Sidcup?

      In Maryland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,719 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maryland and Sidcup?

      Maryland recorded 3,719 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Maryland vs Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Maryland totalled 3,494 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maryland and Sidcup in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maryland recorded 18,493 crimes (now 18,553, a change of +0.3%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maryland and Sidcup?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Maryland has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maryland and Sidcup?

      Maryland falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Maryland and Sidcup?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Maryland or Sidcup on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maryland and Sidcup. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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